Our “Taste of Asia” fundraiser was a huge success and a great time was had by all. Thanks to Henry Lewis of SanDiegoVille.com for coming out to cover the event – check out his coverage of the event!
Taste of Asia at the Market on April 20th
By · CommentsJust Call Us Volunteers (JCUV)will host its 2nd annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 20 from 6-10 pm at the San Diego Public Market.
The fundraiser, which will have an Asian Market theme, will feature more than 20 of the San Diego-area’s most popular chefs who will prepare Asian-inspired signature dishes. The night will also feature a silent auction and entertainment, to include a martial arts demonstration, Chinese lion dance team, sumo wrestling and a chance to meet six-time U.S. sumo wrestling champion Dan Kalbfleisch.
Featured chefs and restaurants at the event include: Miguel Valdez from Red Door & Wellington; Craig Jimenez from Roseville Cozinha; Michael Arquines from The Lab Dining Sessions; Hanis Cavin from Carnitas Snack Shack; Robin Ross from Cupcakes Squared; Eric Manuel from Firefly Restaurant & Bar; Alex Carballo from Stone Brewing & World Bistro; Jenny Williams from Jenny Wenny Cakes; Antonio Friscia from Gaijin Noodle & Sake House; Flor Franco from Indulge Catering; Kevin Templeton from Barley Mash; Tommy Gomes & Man with a Pan Ken Gardon; Marcus Twilegar from Tender Greens; Jeff Roberto from Sushi on a Roll; Chad White from Plancha Baja Med; Margureite Grifka; Javier Placencia from Caesar’s, Villa Saverios, Casa Plascencia and Erizo; Christopher Logan from Creative Flavors Catering; Pastry Chef Jennifer Costa from A.R. Valentien; Alchemy and Blind Tiger; and the Snake Oil Cocktail Company.
SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2013) – Just Call Us Volunteers received a $10,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The grant will be used toward continuing the organization’s mission of cooking and serving healthy meals for the homeless in the San Diego area.
Founded in 2005, Just Call Us Volunteers is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that positively impacts the lives of low income and homeless adults and children in San Diego by serving healthy meals and conducting hands-on cooking classes, using fresh ingredients in collaboration with other non profits involved in similar activities.
“The UPS Foundation’s support of Just Call Us Volunteers couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Julie Darling, founder and president of Just Call Us Volunteers. “In addition, to helping our organization continue to serve meals for the homeless, this grant will allow us to expand our reach and serve more of San Diego’s homeless.”
Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: nonprofit effectiveness, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.
In 2011, The UPS Foundation distributed more than $45.3 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs such as Just Call Us Volunteers and provide support for building stronger communities.
“The UPS Foundation is honored to support Just Call Us Volunteers’ efforts to provide healthy meals to San Diego’s homeless,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation. “Our goal is to find powerful programs that make a lasting difference to the global community.”
SAN DIEGO (April 3, 2013) – Just Call Us Volunteers (JCUV)will host its 2nd annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 20 from 6-10 pm at the San Diego Public Market.
The fundraiser, which will have an Asian Market theme, will feature more than 20 of the San Diego-area’s most popular chefs who will prepare Asian-inspired signature dishes. The night will also feature a silent auction and entertainment, to include a martial arts demonstration, Chinese lion dance team, sumo wrestling and a chance to meet six-time U.S. sumo wrestling champion Dan Kalbfleisch.
Featured chefs and restaurants at the event include: Miguel Valdez from Red Door & Wellington; Craig Jimenez from Roseville Cozinha; Michael Arquines from The Lab Dining Sessions; Hanis Cavin from Carnitas Snack Shack; Robin Ross from Cupcakes Squared; Eric Manuel from Firefly Restaurant & Bar; Alex Carballo from Stone Brewing & World Bistro; Jenny Williams from Jenny Wenny Cakes; Antonio Friscia from Gaijin Noodle & Sake House; Flor Franco from Indulge Catering; Kevin Templeton from Barley Mash; Tommy Gomes & Man with a Pan Ken Gardon; Marcus Twilegar from Tender Greens; Jeff Roberto from Sushi on a Roll; Chad White from Plancha Baja Med; Margureite Grifka; Javier Placencia from Caesar’s, Villa Saverios, Casa Plascencia and Erizo; Christopher Logan from Creative Flavors Catering; Pastry Chef Jennifer Costa from A.R. Valentien; Alchemy and Blind Tiger; and the Snake Oil Cocktail Company.
According to JCUV President and Founder Julie Darling, the organization’s first fundraiser was a huge success, raising $23,000 for JCUV.
“That allowed us to provide services and more than 8,000 meals to the homeless in downtown San Diego at the Veterans Shelter, the Winter Shelter and the Metro Hotel in 2012,” said Darling. “Additionally, we served at the Monarch School, Rachel’s Women’s Shelter and also had the honor of serving the final meal of Veterans’ Village of San Diego’s annual “Stand Down” event to more than 1,400 homeless veterans.
In addition to its several service dates so far in 2013, JCUV also recently served lunch to nearly 1,200 homeless at the 7th annual Project Homeless Connect.
Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will allow JCUV to continue its service to San Diego’s homeless, as well as add additional service dates to its 2013 calendar. JCUV is also launching a program called Frugal Feasts, a series of cooking classes targeting low-income families to help them learn how to utilize what’s in their pantry, step outside recipes, and adapt them to prepare easy, healthy $5 dinners for their families.
Tickets are on sale now for $75 and can be purchased at jcuvasianmarketparty.eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the evening of the event for $85.
Founded in 2005, Just Call Us Volunteers is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that positively impacts the lives of low income and homeless adults and children in San Diego by serving healthy meals and conducting hands-on cooking classes, using fresh ingredients in collaboration with other non profits involved in similar activities.
Just Call Us Volunteers Appoints New Board Members
By · CommentsSAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2013) – Just Call Us Volunteers (JCUV) announced the appointment of Lorelei Brittain, Paul Contrereas, Margaret Haas, David Nagle and Dawn Parks to its Board of Directors.
“I am thrilled to have these five dedicated and energetic individuals as part of this organization,” said Julie Darling, JCUV’s founder and president. “They bring a great deal of talent, experience and passion to JCUV and our mission to serve the underserved of San Diego.”
Lorelei Brittain is JCUV’s newly appointed Volunteer Coordinator. Lorelei, an active duty U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, has been affiliated with JCUV since November 2011.
Paul Contrereas was appointed as Information Systems/Technical Advisor. Paul has been associated with JCUV since 2008. He is a real estate agent for Slavens Realty in Chula Vista, Calif. and co-founder of Urban Plantations, which specializes in the design, installation and care of edible landscaping.
Margaret Haas is JCUV’s newly appointed secretary. Margaret is a retired English as a Second Language instructor from the San Diego Community College District. She earned a culinary arts certificate at Grossmont College and has volunteered at JCUV in a variety of roles since 2010.
David Nagle was appointed as JCUV’s Vice President and Public Relations Director. Dave, a retired Navy senior chief petty officer with more than 20 years of communications and public relations experience, has been associated with JCUV since December 2011. He currently works in Washington DC as a senior communications analyst for Vox Optima, LLC, a national public relations firm.
Dawn Parks was appointed as Consulting Chef. Dawn, a chef with more than 15 years of culinary and management experience, is Executive Chef and Owner of The Wild Thyme Company, a customized catering, event planning and wedding specialist company in San Diego.
About JCUV: Founded in 2005, JCUV is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that positively impacts the lives of low income and homeless adults and children in San Diego by serving healthy meals and conducting hands-on cooking classes, using fresh ingredients in collaboration with other non profits involved in similar activities. For more information about JCUV, visit www.justcallusvolunteers.org.
